The New Orleans Hornets announced today that tickets for the two preseason games scheduled for the New Orleans Arena in October will go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Fans can purchase tickets on-line at Hornets.com, by calling 1-800-4NBATIX, at all Ticketmaster outlets and at the New Orleans Arena box office to see the Hornets play the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. and the Indiana Pacers on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the Oct. 23 match-up with Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat at the Mitchell Center on the campus of the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL, are also available at Hornets.com or at all Ticketmaster outlets.

"Our preseason games are a great opportunity for our fans across the Gulf Coast to show their excitement and support for our talented squad," said Hornets Executive Officer of the Board Chad Shinn. "We have a great lineup of games to prepare players and fans for the start of our season as we strive to bring home a championship."

The Oct. 5 battle against the Warriors will be the first game for the Hornets in their new home uniforms and playing on a new-look court at the New Orleans Arena.

The Oct. 21 game against the Pacers is "Pack the Hive in Pink" night as the Hornets recognize breast cancer survivors and breast health heroes throughout the game, and donate a portion of the proceeds from group and individual tickets purchased for this game to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The regular season begins Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the New Orleans Arena.

A date to purchase individual tickets for the regular season will be announced later. Season tickets and partial plans can be purchased by visiting Hornets.com or calling (504) 525-HOOP.